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What winter tires are you running?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bradg93, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Oct 26, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    DavesTaco68

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    - ICON UCAs, BP51/Kings, SCS wheels, 285s, Leer 100XR canopy. Greenlane aluminum winch bumper, Smittybilt X20 winch. Trying Falken AT3w now, Really like BF KO2s.
    The DMV2s are what I've used the last 3 winters.
    I try to time putting them on once it's actually cold and snow is coming for good. We are supposed to put them on Oct 1 here but you can have 70 degree days still if the weather is good.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Wonder what happened years ago with the Goodyear F32 tires? Heard real good things about them. One guy said they did better than studded tires on his icy, uphill driveway.
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  3. Oct 26, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Exactly what @RocTaco said. Very squirmy blocks and super soft rubber when the temps rise.

    Like I said earlier in this thread, if there is snow and ice on the ground where you live for months at a time, then winters make all the sense in the world.

    I grew up in western PA. My fam took getting to work seriously. We had a set of studs for the rear that we would occasionally slap on, but in general, it was mediocre all seasons. That worked for swing shifts.

    Last winter in record snows for this area, the Toyos got me to work each dry without any drama. I was bummed that my new chains sat in the bag. From what has been said, the Wildpeaks will be next level.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Same tires that I run in the summer lol
    perks of living in the south :notsure:
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  5. Oct 26, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    Well, all this overload of info makes me indecisive. Since I don't have to be anywhere, may just stick with all seasons. Do get snow, can be deep at times, road to town icy, but wait for roads to get cleared somewhat. Concern for me too is rolling resistance. The OEM tires have gotten me out cutting firewood, to town, out our private dirt road. 4X4 is the biggest benny's. Even my old '80 LUV did very good.
    Duane
     
  6. Oct 26, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    Bradg93

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    Again, a few places have recommended moving to a 245/75R16 instead of a stock size of 265/65R17. What do most people do? Aside from the obvious cost savings which are like $200 total including rims and tires, I’m wondering if this will increase/decrease performance. I’ve seen that narrower tires are better for cutting through snow but I’m wondering if the vehicle will handle worse or ride better due to the increased sidewall?
     
  7. Oct 26, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Bishop84

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    Dry handling will suffer, but you always want big sidewalls and narrow tread patches.

    Secret to ice, is soft. and more rubber and flex is better.

    I always encourage the 245 sizes, you can even run 245/70R17 on the stock rims no issue.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Rims, KO2's, Blackout, PRO grille, bed lighting, emergency lighting.
    I run KO2’s year round. I work in public safety so no matter what I have to go to work. Drove in ease in 4wd after a little light seasonal snow of 18” in one night last winter. I have no issues in mud, snow, rain. Ice is a different beast and not much will help you there. Hope this helps!
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    The point of posting the video was to show that a winter tire still puts a highly regarded 3pmsf all terrain to shame when it comes to stopping on ice.

    Say what you will about the Coopers I got but in the 2 weeks I’ve had them they have already outperformed my Duratracs on dry and wet pavement. So if they do great in deep snow and ice like you say, then I see that as a big win.

    I also see you live in Lynwood. A mild coastal climate that sees a 4” average snowfall. o_O We average 44” in Spokane. Yes you guys get some snow once in a while, but it’s gone as fast as it showed up. I live east of the Cascades, where when the shit comes down it’s usually around for quite a while. I think we have very different tire needs so there’s no point in getting bent out of shape. If something works in your particular climate, great. But all terrains are not winter tires in harsh climates.
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    I have on the falken wildpeaks at3w and I love them, I have them in a 285/75r17 and they are pretty damn quiet and have held up good to the elements and I highly recommend. They also look badass
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  11. Oct 26, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    That video was a bunch of douche canoes in Subarus sighting off garbage cans 50ft away. That was the science version of a dad joke.

    -- they couldn't be bothered to bring a measuring device.
    -- no close ups of the tires
    -- tire pressures not even mentioned
    -- rolly-polly Tony pacing off distances

    I could go on.

    As I said, we had record snow last year. Yep. Very different than Spokane, but we still had snow on the roads for almost two weeks and leftovers for a couple more. The lack of road maintenance also added to the enjoyment. We also don't stay by the water until it thaws. Getting up the pass several tires was NBD. Wheeling wasn't possible though because the snowmobile crews have the good stuff to themselves.

    In general, snow once or twice a year or less in the low lands sure does rock. But, until that last post you kept insisting that everyone should be on snows. You've now come around to what I have been saying. Not everyone needs winters mounted for the whole season or even some on a second set of wheels.

    Also,I am doing pretty much nothing different than we did in snow-ridden PA except buying better quality tires.

    In the end, if you're bored this winter, hit me up. We can meet in the middle and find some fun wheeling.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    Fair enough. I was waiting to see if Fat Tony was going to pass out from a 100’ walk.

    There have been so many snow tire threads lately where people from mild snow climates are recommending ATs to guys living in far northern climates I may have just jumped the gun a little. Everyone has their own situation and needs to decide what works for them while understanding that may not work for everyone.

    I’ve run ATs in the winter my whole life and so does 95% of my family. I put Blizzaks on my wife’s car starting a couple years ago and saw how much better they were. So this year my new commute over the pass I decided to be responsible and get something too because now I can’t unknow what I know about tire performance.

    Thanks for keeping me in check. We should get together. I would love to explore more of your side of the state.
     
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  13. Oct 26, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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    Anytime. Lemme know. There's some good areas when the snowmobiles aren't out. I'm always up for the middle.

    :cheers:
     
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  14. Oct 26, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    Spoken like someone who has never run a dedicated winter tire.
     
  15. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    My blizzak DVM2s arrived today, I ordered them Sunday on Amazon.

    245/75/R16s, they were $100 a piece which was way cheaper than anywhere else. I was worried that the reason they were that price was they were old stock, but when I checked the code they were all 16th week of 2019 manufacture.
    :yes:
     
  16. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    That's dirt cheap for blizzaks! Let us know how you like them.

    I'm considering a set of hakkapeliittas for the 4runner eventually. After driving a Scion TC with them, I imagine the 4runner will be unstoppable with snow tires.

    It's really not bad with the KO2's, but it could be better. As someone mentioned earlier, even the best AT's aren't any good on ice.
     
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  17. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    I run General Grabber AT2's year round. They've worked well for me so far. I'm also on the West Coast, so we typically don't really ever get a lot of ice or hard packed snow (at least for long). Keep in mind I only drive about 5000 km a year
     
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  18. Oct 29, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    Awesome! Yeah I just bought the same tires through Canadian tire and a nice set of all weather rims. Hoping that the 16” tires make the the ride a little smoother too lol. Gotta replace those stock Firestone’s that came with it too
     
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    I use same tires year round.
     
  20. Oct 31, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Think I’m also going with blizzaks. Costco has a deal right now. $546 with install. Grabbing a set of older Tacoma steel wheels for $20 off craigslist.

    does anybody run TPMS sensors in their winter tires? I hate lights on the dash but depending on price of the TPMS I may use the ol’ electrical tape trick.

    I read on this forum somewhere that there’s special tool needed to reset TPMS with these trucks? Or something or other. I wish I could find it, but I’ve had no luck.
     
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